John
boy name#23 in 2025John entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #1 in 1880, ranks #23 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1880–2025
#23
rank today
#1
peak (1880)
8,027
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #1 |
| 1890s | #1 |
| 1900s | #1 |
| 1910s | #1 |
| 1920s | #2 |
| 1930s | #3 |
| 1940s | #3 |
| 1950s | #4 |
| 1960s | #3 |
| 1970s | #6 |
| 1980s | #9 |
| 1990s | #14 |
| 2000s | #18 |
| 2010s | #27 |
| 2020s | #25 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, John has been most popular in TX, CA, NY.
Living bearers
About 2,822,000 people named John are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical John alive today was born around 1951, making them about 74 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name John in 2025?
- John ranks #23 among US boy names in 2025, with 8,027 babies given the name.
- When was the name John most popular?
- John peaked in 1880, reaching #1 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name John with classmates?
- Roughly 1 in 9 classrooms will have a John.
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